2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 22,298 people earned a degree or certificate in communication sciences, making the major the #47 most popular in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 284 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in Communication Sciences
Our analysis found Utah State University to be the most popular school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. USU is a very large public school located in the small city of Logan.
Women make up 95% of the communication sciences majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at USU accumulate an average of around $21,975 in student debt.
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Out of the 284 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.
About 97% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 3% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at UCF accumulate an average of around $22,634 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 179 students majoring in communication sciences at Cal State LA, 9% are male and 91% are female.
On average, communication sciences graduates from Cal State LA take out $17,517 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Women make up 95% of the communication sciences majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,194.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Fullerton helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication sciences schools in the United States. Cal State Fullerton is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.
About 92% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 8% are male.
On average, communication sciences graduates from Cal State Fullerton take out $16,658 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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San Diego State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 137 students majoring in communication sciences at SDSU, 6% are male and 94% are female.
Communication Sciences majors at SDSU take out an average of $16,188 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.
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California State University - Sacramento landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 129 students majoring in communication sciences at Sac State, 7% are male and 93% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Sac State carry an average student debt load of $18,321. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $186.
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With a ranking of #8, California State University - Fresno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 125 students majoring in communication sciences at Fresno State, 10% are male and 90% are female.
On average, communication sciences graduates from Fresno State take out $16,600 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #9, California State University - Northridge did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 124 students majoring in communication sciences at CSUN, 6% are male and 94% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from CSUN carry an average student debt load of $18,418.
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The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.
About 93% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 7% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from UT Dallas carry an average student debt load of $20,383.
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Lehman College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Lehman is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Bronx.
Of the 121 students majoring in communication sciences at Lehman, 13% are male and 87% are female.
The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Lehman take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,406.
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Brooklyn College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Brooklyn College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 117 students majoring in communication sciences at Brooklyn College, 8% are male and 92% are female.
On average, communication sciences graduates from Brooklyn College take out $15,381 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #13, Brigham Young University - Provo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.
Women make up 94% of the communication sciences majors at the school.
Communication Sciences majors at BYU take out an average of $13,757 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Mississippi ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 105 students majoring in communication sciences at Ole Miss, 1% are male and 99% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $22,959 in student debt.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
About 93% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 7% are male.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $296.
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St John’s University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from STJ carry an average student debt load of $23,305. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $427.
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With a ranking of #17, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
Women make up 96% of the communication sciences majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $489.
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Queens College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. QC is a large public school located in the large city of Queens.
About 94% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 6% are male.
On average, communication sciences graduates from QC take out $13,692 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Appalachian State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 91 students majoring in communication sciences at Appalachian State, 4% are male and 96% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $18,686 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $134.
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The University of Texas at Austin ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
Women make up 94% of the communication sciences majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debt load of $19,224. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $185, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The University of Alabama ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
About 95% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 5% are male.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $526, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.
Of the 86 students majoring in communication sciences at Purdue, 7% are male and 93% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Purdue carry an average student debt load of $17,817. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $254.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.
Of the 86 students majoring in communication sciences at UW - Madison, 5% are male and 95% are female.
Communication Sciences majors at UW - Madison take out an average of $22,807 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Baylor University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.
Of the 85 students majoring in communication sciences at Baylor, 2% are male and 98% are female.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $569, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
Women make up 98% of the communication sciences majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debt load of $21,588.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
Rank | College | Location |
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44 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
44 | Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | Portales, NM |
46 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
46 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
48 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ |
48 | Miami University - Oxford | Oxford, OH |
48 | Towson University | Towson, MD |
48 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
52 | Ohio University - Athens Campus | Athens, OH |
52 | California State University - Chico | Chico, CA |
54 | The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center | Memphis, TN |
54 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY |
54 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
54 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
Communication Sciences by Region
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Majors Related to Communication Sciences
Communication Sciences is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 322,592 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp.
More about our data sources and methodologies.